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FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Climate campaigners take EU to court over 2030 emissions-cutting rules

National limits on greenhouse gases established by EU's 2030 emissions rules challenged by NGOs for not going far enough.

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Researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies to find what works. These are the lessons for Australia

German researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies implemented around the world over the past two decades, and found only a small fraction were effective.

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World’s first ammonia-fuelled PSV ship to operate in 2026, says Wartsila

Engine manufacturer Wartsila has signed a contract with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to make world's first ammonia-fuelled ship

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (C) attends the Pacific Islands Forum in Nuku’alofa on August 26, 2024. (AFP)
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Big polluters urged to pay as key Pacific summit opens in Tonga

Emissions-belching nations were challenged to stump up for climate-related damage as a key Pacific islands summit opened on Monday

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What 2024’s Historic Elections Could Mean for the Climate

Global leaders will play a critical role in addressing climate change, the energy transition and ensuring a livable future for everyone.

Bridgette Murray poses next to an air quality monitor in the Pleasantville area of Houston, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)
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Biden promised to clean up heavily polluted communities. Here is how advocates say he did

To assess Biden’s environmental justice efforts, AP spoke to 30 groups who've long fought to clean up local Superfund sites, petrochemical plants, and...

FILE PHOTO: Brian Deese, former White House National Economic Council (NEC) director, speaks during the Barclays Sustainable Finance conference in New York City, U.S., March 19, 2024.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Harris adviser Deese calls for Marshall Plan on clean energy

Brian Deese, Kamala Harris' economic adviser, proposes a new "Marshall Plan" to finance U.S. green energy tech for allies.

Among the successes identified was Britain's introduction in 2013 of a minimum carbon price, subsidies for renewable energy, and a coal phase-out plan (AFP)
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Combining climate measures key to slashing emissions: study

Published in the journal Science, the study examined 25 years of public policies in 41 countries across six continents.

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China’s plunging coal plant approvals signal energy policy pivot, report says

The report found China has added over 400 GW of wind and solar since 2023, which led to a 7% drop in coal...

FILE PHOTO: Tesla cars are seen parked at the construction site of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars in Gruenheide, Germany, March 20, 2022. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo
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Germany’s auto industry calls for stricter climate targets for fuel suppliers

In Germany, fuel targets from the EU might not be enough to reach climate-neutral road traffic, warns auto association in call for ambitious...

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